Now that the hubbub of the holidays are over it’s a wonderful time to reflect on your relationship and ways to make it better and exciting. Below are 10 reasons to be at home resting and enjoying one another, as
Now that the hubbub of the holidays are over it’s a wonderful time to reflect on your relationship and ways to make it better and exciting. Below are 10 reasons to be at home resting and enjoying one another, as I’ve compiled a list of the best romance movies for you.
This was a task more difficult than I thought at first as it was challenging to cut movies off the list. I also wanted to highlight movies where the main couple interacted and grew during the unfoldment of the plot. As much as I love movies, I often feel unsatisfied as the story ends. I’d like to see more character development, deeper intimate interactions and positive resolution to conflict between couples. I am excited to soon see how Hollywood develops story lines, as well as humankind, as we learn to incorporate positive communications tools to have more fulfilling relationships.
That said, here’s my list (movie listings provided by IMDb and Wikipedia). These movies have made the list because not only did they inspire and move me, they each have left indelible marks on my heart as I fine tune the art of love. These films are entertaining and provide tools to how to stay in love forever.
Write me about your favorite romance movie and how it made you feel or inspired.
Here’s to keeping it juicy!
10. Phenomenon (1996)
Romantic fantasy drama where an amiable, small-town every man is inexplicably transformed into a genius with telekinetic powers.
9. P.S. I Love You (2007)
A married couple who fight occasionally are deeply in love. However, he suddenly dies of a brain tumor leaving her realizing how insignificant their arguments were and journeys emotionally and physically to learn how vital and vibrant their love was.
8. Somewhere In Time (1980)
A Chicago playwright uses self-hypnosis to time travel to find the actress whose vintage portrait hangs in a grand hotel.
7. It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
An angel helps a compassionate but despairingly frustrated businessman by showing what life would have been like if he never existed.
6. Shakespeare In Love (1998)
A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal soulmate/muse and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays.
5. Like Water For Chocolate (1992)
This film drips with passion and was the highest grossing Spanish-language film ever released in the U.S. at that time. Set in Mexico, a couple falls in love, but are forbidden to marry. However, Tita discovers she can make magic happen with her cooking and finds she can set love on fire.
4. How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
A hot and steamy romance forces Stella to take a personal inventory of her life and try to find a balance between her desire for love and companionship with the responsibilities of motherhood and being a corporate executive.
3. Titanic (1997)
Two passionate young passengers of different social classes fall in love aboard ship during its ill-fated maiden voyage.
2. Notebook (2004)
South Carolina, 1940. A local country boy is smitten with a young heiress and their lives are inexplicably intertwined after an idyllic summer love affair. Her parents forbid her to ever see him again. Watch how intense passionate love pulls them back together.
My #1 pick is FIREPROOF (2008), because it is the truest portrayal of a troubled couple that returns to their juicy love.
On the job, Caleb lives by the motto “Never leave your partner behind,” but hasn’t yet learned how to apply it to his own marriage. Watch this remarkably tender lesson in how Caleb learns to gain back the love and passion of his wife by using a 40-day experiment called “The Love Dare.”
• Cary Valentine is a certified relationship expert, author & wedding officiant. His passion is to coach singles, couples & families to overcome daily challenges and create a juicy life. For more info call (808) 346-6652 He welcomes your questions at: Cary@InLoveForever.tv
